Crickets are part of the family Gryllidae. These are insects that are related to grasshoppers and katydids. Insects from the Gryllidae family have strong back legs to jump with. Katydid and Grasshopper
Can crickets fly? Although crickets have wings, most of them do not fly. Their wings are thinner than paper and are very small. They use their wings for chirping.
Can crickets see and hear? Crickets have a good vision and hearing. Their compound eyes allow them to see in several directions at the same time.
How long do crickets live? The lifespan of a cricket is less than one year.
Predators Predators Spiders, some wasps, ground beetles, birds, small rodents and lizards are cricket predators.
Crickets are part of the family Gryllidae. These are insects that are related to grasshoppers and katydids. Insects from the Gryllidae family have strong back legs to jump with.
Katydid and Grasshopper
Can crickets fly?
Although crickets have wings, most of them do not fly. Their wings are thinner than paper and are very small. They use their wings for chirping.
Can crickets see and hear?
Crickets have a good vision and hearing. Their compound eyes allow them to see in several directions at the same time.
How long do crickets live?
The lifespan of a cricket is less than one year.
Predators
Predators Spiders, some wasps, ground beetles, birds, small rodents and lizards are cricket predators.
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